Get ready for a fun-filled weekend in Cologne! Highlights include family workshops at the City Museum (though sold out), nature time in the Grüngürtel, puppet theatre, and several creative courses on Sunday.
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Chaos Church Family Service
St. Johannes-Kirche Köln (Deutz)
A completely free, relaxed service designed for families on Sunday morning.
Family Guided Tour through the interactive exhibition "Cologne on a Winter Day"
Kölnisches Stadtmuseum
Explore Cologne's history indoors with a tour tailored for families.
Puppet Theatre: The Gruffelo
Gertrudenhof
A classic puppet show of a popular children's story on Saturday afternoon.
· February 28
6: Spend the afternoon outside exploring nature with your family. This event focuses on squirrel Eckard and the trees, perfect for getting some fresh air.Great way to spend a late winter afternoon outdoors before the rush of spring.
: A special family day at the Sports Museum focusing on Black History Month, likely including interactive elements suitable for all ages.A unique, timely, and educational family event happening Saturday morning.
PUPPET THEATRE: THE GRUFFALO : Catch a performance of the beloved children's story, 'The Gruffalo', presented by the puppet theatre at Gertrudenhof in the afternoon.Puppet theatre is a classic kid event, and 'The Gruffalo' is widely popular.
: This is a humorous, fast-paced opera adaptation of the classic 'Max and Moritz' story, presented in a modern cartoon style.A unique blend of high culture (opera) made accessible and fun for a family audience on Saturday afternoon.
FREE : A spring flea market specifically for children in the Deutz area. Waffles and drinks are available, and there's an outdoor area for play.A fun community event where kids can participate in selling or shopping for treasures early Saturday morning.
: This live show dives into a world of fun, excitement, and dinosaur power, centered around a journey to a fire volcano. A big event running over the weekend.A high-production, dedicated children's entertainment show running on Saturday.
· March 1
4FREE : Part of the Sunday HofSonntag series, this event features music exploration where 'Tutti' learns about the drums. Should be engaging and fun!Free Sunday morning musical event aimed at engaging children.
: A dedicated creative class just for kids, led by someone named Elsa. Check if this relates to the famous ice queen!Specific creative class available midday Sunday for children.
FREE : A guided tour specifically designed for families to explore the interactive exhibition inside the City Museum. This is a great indoor activity.Free, indoor, and tailored specifically for families visiting the museum.
HANDS-ON SPORTS HISTORY IN THE GERMAN SPORT & OLYMPIC MUSEUM : Explore sports history from ancient Greece to modern cycling, with hands-on activities like ancient long jump. The Sunday 11:30 AM slot is perfect for families.Offers interactive elements that appeal to kids, and the Sunday time slot is confirmed.
Also On· anytime this weekend
5FREE : A relaxed and engaging family service offered by the Chaos Church community. A great, free option for Sunday morning.It is one of the few free family events listed for Sunday.
: Enjoy an action-packed reading session based on the very popular German children's book, 'Das NEINhorn'. Perfect for keeping younger kids entertained indoors.Based on a beloved children's book, ensuring engagement.
: A hands-on creative workshop designed for the whole family to enjoy together on a Sunday morning.A dedicated creative activity scheduled mid-morning on Sunday.
: Another fun, family-oriented workshop at The Werkstatt, this time focusing on making colorful bracelets.Offers a second creative activity option on Sunday.
FREE : An open creative afternoon where kids can try things out, craft, and use their imagination. Great spontaneous activity for the whole family.It's free, focused entirely on making and discovery for children, and runs Saturday afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Cologne this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-01) there are 3 free events: the Chaos Church Family Service (Sunday), the Monster Meets Music discovery event (Sunday), and the Family Guided Tour at the City Museum (Sunday).
What is happening on Saturday, February 28th?
Saturday is busy with the Family Day at the Sports Museum, a nature walk in the Grüngürtel, a performance of 'The Gruffelo' puppet show, and the Max and Moritz opera.
Are there any hands-on workshops for kids?
Yes, on Sunday, March 1st, The Werkstatt offers a Family Creative Course and a course specifically for making Colorful Bracelets. Children can also get hands-on at the German Sport & Olympic Museum.
